American International University - Kuwait City
for the 2021-2022 Academic year
Full-time Faculty, Psychology
Undergraduate Faculty · Jahrah, Kuwait
American International University (AIU) is looking for dynamic and engaged full-time faculty for its general education program housed in the newly established School of Arts & Sciences. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and building successful learning environments with students, and who embrace working collaboratively with faculty from across disciplines.
AIU invites applicants for a full-time Faculty (Assistant, Associate) appointment to teach psychology courses within our university-wide general education program. Though the area of specialization is open, the ideal candidate will have expertise not only relevant to core undergraduate studies, but to other disciplines and degree programs, such as business and education. The successful candidate will demonstrate current, active scholarship in his or her specialization(s). This individual will be able to teach introductory courses as well as be prepared to develop upper-division courses as needed. The candidate should have experience with various instructional modalities (classroom, hybrid, and online learning) and demonstrated familiarity with relevant instructional technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate learning and communication with students. The candidate will also possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Experience working with English language learners is highly desirable. The position carries the expectation for research and school and University service in addition to teaching responsibilities.
Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching related to their specific expertise and be able to work within a small program, emphasizing personal attention to our students. We expect leadership in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, curriculum development, and program assessment. We welcome candidates who will broaden our curriculum and diversify our campus community in regard to race, gender, and ethnicity.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related field
Effective communication skills in English
University teaching experience
Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
Experience with various instructional modalities (classroom, hybrid, and online learning) and demonstrated familiarity with relevant instructional technology and learning management systems
Commitment and experience working effectively within a diverse university community
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines
Experience working with English language learners a plus
Experience with program and course outcomes assessment highly desirable
Experience:
University Teaching: 5 years (Required)
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Arabic (Preferred)
About American International University:
AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.
For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume and cover letter: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs
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